Tag: Caregiver
A Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Autonomic Dysfunction Following Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injury (SCI) disrupts the crucial “crosstalk” between the spinal autonomic nervous system and supraspinal control centers. Therefore, SCI may result not only...
A sisterhood for partners of men with spinal cord injuries
After Elena Pauly’s boyfriend sustained a spinal-cord injury in 2016, she turned to Google for guidance on how to navigate the challenges of her...
Interabled Couples Criticize Dr. Phil for Saying You Can Be a Lover or Caregiver,...
Interabled couples are sharing their love on social media following a “Dr. Phil” episode that aired on Tuesday in which Dr. Phil claimed that an...
“The Upside” movie review! A Quadriplegic’s Perspective
https://youtu.be/gF7u5NwYLP4
Roll with Cole & Charisma: We went to see "The Upside" featuring Bryan Cranston and Kevin Hart! We both enjoyed the film and wanted...
‘Changing Places’ Restroom Increases Accessibility For O’Hare Passengers With Disabilities
Chicago (CBS) — O’Hare International Airport now offers a new level of service for travelers with disabilities, and advocates say this is just the...
Adaptive Clothing Takes Stress out of Dressing
New garments and accessories help caregivers assist those who are older or mobility challenged
While no two caretakers face the same day-to-day issues, one universal...
Public Health Officials Struggle To Identify Sepsis Before It Becomes Deadly
After Rory Staunton fell at the gym and cut his arm in March of 2012, the 12-year-old became feverish and vomited during the night,...
Quadriplegic remembered as avid deer hunter, outdoorsman
David Pollie's favorite place in the world was in the woods, and being a quadriplegic since the age of 15 did not stop him...
“One Door At A Time” Written by Melanie Winkler D’Andrea about her Husband’s Spinal...
Melanie reaches out to caregivers like herself who were dealt a life-changing event as she relates the story of her husband's spinal cord injury...
Rescue Monkey Becomes Helping Hand After Man’s Accident
Six years ago, Ned Rogers was a 22-year-old college student in Arizona when he was in a catastrophic car accident that left him a...
